A Martini with Black Charcoal Crackers
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Pine Needle Tea
This is an ancient herbal drink from the most northerly parts of the planet. It’s refreshing and healthy and there’s something wholesome and satisfying about pulling it all together. This post isn’t martini-related at all, but if you’re going to enjoy the odd silver bullet, it’s worth trying to be healthy at other times. The Dark Times The winter months can be harsh and ancient … Continue reading Pine Needle Tea
A Martini with Pepper
A simple martini variation with the addition of freshly ground pepper. It’s fiery, tasty and definitely much better than I expected. Continue reading A Martini with Pepper
A Spicy BJ Martini
The Spicy BJ is a beautiful and addictive martini variation involving pickled beetroot and Tabasco sauce. We named it after my aunty who essentially came up with it. Continue reading A Spicy BJ Martini
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier… Drunk
Who would serve a jug or pitcher of martini at a party? Oh wait, only Kim Philby, one of Britain’s most notorious traitors. I’ve just read a book entitled “a spy among friends” by Ben MacIntyre. It was the first book I’ve read in a long time that I struggled to put down. It documents the story of Harold ‘Kim’ Philby as he worked his … Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier… Drunk
Mini blini
Here is a highly tasty and versatile nibble from Russia; a country with a huge amount of expertise when it comes to drinking and tradition. While I would normally encourage making things at home, I saw some miniature blini for sale in the supermarket and decided just to buy them for a martini accompaniment. Otherwise, I have seen several good recipes online. I found this … Continue reading Mini blini
The Japanese Pickled Ginger Martini
Get ready for winter with this ice-cold Japanese-Russian-British infusion. If Moscow cuts off Europe’s gas supplies this is how to stay warm! I love gari (Japanese pickled ginger) and wanted to incorporate it into a drink for ages. Similar to making Limoncello the aim is to infuse clear spirit and add it to a classic martini. Take 1 small pile of gari slices (as in … Continue reading The Japanese Pickled Ginger Martini
The Martini Socialist 